Have you ever wondered? Why is it that eating, which is supposed to be the most beautiful thing in life, sometimes suddenly becomes a little dangerous?

If one day, while you are munching on meat,On the one hand, I suddenly found that I couldn't swallow it, and I always felt that there was something stuck in my throat.Shouldn't you stop and think about why your body is sending you such strange signals?

We often say that "people are iron, rice is steel", eat well, in order to live well.

But if you find yourself eating and your throat is a little wrong,This may be more than just "indigestion" or "dry mouth".

Uncle Zhou, fifty-six years old, has always been tough, playing cards, drinking tea, walking dogs, raising flowers, and living a good life, but recently, Uncle Zhou always feels that his body is not quite right.

First of all, my throat was a little itchy,Every time I drink water and eat, I feel a little stuck, not because I didn't swallow it, but because I swallowed it and it still seemed to be stuck.

At this time, he began to panic a little, but he didn't take it too seriously, after all, men, just endure it and pass.

But in the next few days, the problem not only did not ease, but intensified.He began to feel that it was very difficult to eat,Especially eating those dry and hard foods, it seems that the whole throat is not very "obedient".

That's not all, Uncle Zhou also found that his weight began to drop inexplicably, and even the mental state of the whole person became worse and worse.I even often feel some pain in my chest inexplicably.At this moment, he really couldn't sit still.

One day, Uncle Zhou was struggling with a bowl of hot beef noodles at the dinner table, feeling that the beef couldn't be chewed no matter how much he chewed, and he couldn't swallow the food smoothly after drinking several sips of water.

He smiled wryly at his wife LeeauntSay:"Oops, this beef is old today, right? I can't swallow it anymore! ”

plumauntfrowned: "How can it, this meat is tender, you usually eat the fastest, why can't you swallow it today?" You've been getting more and more 'squeamish' lately! This sentence made Uncle Zhou's brows tighten.

Thinking that things might be a little serious, early the next morning,plumaunttook Uncle Zhou to the hospital.

Uncle Zhou complained on the side: "Make a big fuss! Isn't it just that the meal is not smooth, and you still have to see a doctor? But he involuntarily touched his throat and muttered in his heart what was going on.

When I arrived at the hospital and registered, Uncle Zhou was a little panicked when he sat outside the clinic and waited. When it was his turn to go in and see the doctor,Uncle Zhou told the doctor about his symptoms.

The doctor listened patiently, nodded from time to time, then picked up the notebook in his hand and began to record: "Well, Uncle Zhou, you said that you always feel stuck in your throat when you eat recently, right?" And you've been losing a bit of weight a bit lately? And the feeling of pain in the chest? ”

Uncle Zhou nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, doctor,Do you think this is just ordinary indigestion?I've probably been eating a bit too much lately and haven't paid attention to my maintenance. ”

The doctor raised his head and smiled slightly: "Uncle Zhou, according to the symptoms you described, we can't take them lightly." It's likely that your body is giving you a warning sign – it could be a problem with your esophagus, or maybe even esophageal cancer. ”

This sentence smashed into Uncle Zhou's heart like a thunderbolt from the sky. "Esophageal cancer?" Uncle Zhou's eyes widened, and he couldn't believe what his ears were hearing. The doctor nodded: "Don't panic, let's do a check-up first,Only an inspection can confirm what the problem is.”

So, the doctor arranged the relevant examinations, and soon, the results of the examination came out, and Uncle Zhou was diagnosed with early-stage esophageal cancer, and the news made Uncle Zhou and LiauntI was stunned.

Seeing their expressions, the doctor explained in detail: "Don't worry too much, fortunately, it was detected early, and there is still a great chance of cure."The early symptoms of esophageal cancer are often overlooked,But in the case of Uncle Zhou, a foreign body sensation in the throat, difficulty swallowing, rapid weight loss, chest pain, etc., are indeed typical signs of esophageal cancer. ”

Uncle Zhou realized that the seemingly "small problems" he had before were hiding such a big problem. The doctor continued, "The cure rate for esophageal cancer can reach 80% to 0% when detected early, but if it is delayed until it is advanced, the situation is much more complicated.In a situation like yours, early treatment is the wisest option.”

After listening to the doctor's words, Uncle Zhou took a deep breath and began to think about the next treatment plan in his heart, he felt that he could no longer turn a blind eye to the abnormal signals of his body as before, and had to face the reality.

The doctor also gave him many tips on how to prevent and detect esophageal cancer in time.Especially for someone of Uncle Zhou's age,Be sure to pay attention to your diet and lifestyle habits.

At this time, LeeauntI couldn't help but ask, "Doctor, is this esophageal cancer because I usually eat wrong?" Our Uncle Zhou usually likes to eat those hard and dry things, does it have anything to do with this? ”

The doctor smiled and said, "It does have a certain relationship."Eating some excessively hot and hard food for a long time, or eating too much irritating substances,can lead to damage to the esophageal mucosa, which in turn can lead to esophageal cancer. Therefore, we must pay attention to our diet, try not to eat foods that are too hot, too hard, and too stimulating, and usually eat more vegetables and fruits, which is helpful for the health of the esophagus. ”

Then the doctor arranged the surgery and treatment plan.Uncle Zhou knew that his next days would not be easy,But he also realized that he had to face this "battle" seriously.

Disclaimer: The content of the article is for reference only, the storyline is purely fictional, intended to popularize health knowledge, if you feel unwell, please seek medical attention offline.